Medical City Dallas

Medical City Dallas embarked on a critical infrastructure upgrade to enhance the hospital’s power reliability and operational efficiency. The project involved replacing an existing Central Utility Plant (CUP) with a modern electrical distribution room and constructing a new utility yard to accommodate increased power demands.

Scope of Work

Cummings Electrical played a vital role in a complex infrastructure upgrade, ensuring a smooth transition to a new power distribution system without disrupting hospital operations. Key contributions included installing a steel structure for advanced switchgear, deploying 1200A MTM MV metal-clad switchgear, and integrating a 3.75MW generator for backup power. They also coordinated utility upgrades for two 12MW feeds and implemented a Distribution Management Center (DMC) to enhance monitoring and control of the hospital's power systems.

Challenges & Solutions

Replacing the CUP while maintaining hospital operations required careful planning. Our team used a phased approach to minimize downtime and ensure continuous power supply, enhancing operational efficiency. Integrating large-scale utility feeds and high-capacity switchgear was complex and needed precise engineering. We implemented advanced testing protocols for system reliability, ensuring project success. Adhering to healthcare and electrical regulations was essential, and our collaboration with hospital administrators and inspectors helped meet all compliance requirements.

Results

Enhanced power reliability is achieved through redundant 12MW utility feeds and advanced switchgear solutions, along with a 3.75MW generator that boosts backup capacity to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations during outages—critical for patient care and safety. Our modern power distribution system features a state-of-the-art DMC that improves monitoring and control, enhancing safety. We execute these improvements with minimal disruption, in line with Medical City Dallas’s unwavering commitment to patient care. Cummings Electrical is proud to support the healthcare industry with reliable electrical infrastructure solutions and expertise in hospital-grade systems.